Science Elements

How solar-powered nanofilters could help remove antibiotics from waterways. A first-of-its-kind nano dye could transform hair coloring. How nanotechnology could help eradicate a weather-related driving hazard.

How scientists uncovered another clue about fluoride and its role in preventing tooth decay. Why extra-virgin olive oil may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. How a small dietary tweak can lead to big changes in the hive.

How scientists are making progress toward eradicating the use of primitive wood stoves. New estimates suggest more people than previously thought are living without proper sanitation. Why life on Earth may have had a bone-chilling start.

How scientists are fending off bacteria with a new genre of antibodies. A same-day water pollution test could keep beaches open more often. Researcher create a molecular superglue based on flesh-eating bacteria.

How “seeing” flavors influences our food choices. Why you really can’t just eat one potato chip. Why a famed hangover cure might actually work.

Reducing food waste could help feed billions more people. How an artificial leaf could revolutionize sustainable energy in the developing world. Scientists make chocolate tastier and healthier.

Why a new study is raising concerns about certain types of cook stoves. How scientists found a way to release the energy in coal without burning. How hybrid mixture of sand and paraffin could help keep campers warm at night.

Researchers are closing in on a way to create synthetic nanomotors capable of delivering drugs to individual cells. How one of life’s most versatile molecules could be transformed into an “intelligent” nanomotor for use in medicine and engineering. Why high-pressure micropumps could speed up results for some hospital tests.

Why researchers seeking new pesticides are taking a second look at Mother Nature. How a bit of spring cleaning could slash pesticide use in your home. An enhanced insect birth control technique could reduce the need for pesticides.

How science debunked the ancient Aztec crystal skull hoax. A common household drug could help eradicate a slithery problem on a tropical island. When art personifies the most basic elements of life.

How opera can teach chemistry students a thing or two about poisons and potions. An ancient Egyptian pigment could help improve modern medicine. Why a man-made light display rivals a stunning natural phenomenon.

Changes in farm practices probably have nothing to do with the increased incidence of a common health problem. Why governments should reconsider limits on mold toxins in food. How tiny particles used in manufacturing could adversely affect the harvest of a key food crop.

A simple, new test could improve airport security. How scientists are closing in on a better way to counteract mass poisoning. New efforts could help preserve China’s famed terracotta warriors.

How a mobile app could propel green chemistry to the forefront of science. A new technique could slash the cost and waste associated with the production of an important psychiatric drug. Comparing the green to clean.

Altering one chemical compound could make whole wheat bread a lot more alluring. A new way to detect smoky grapes could help keep wine fine. How coffee grounds could help add zing to dietary supplements.

How scientists are closing in on a way to mass produce a promising cancer-fighting agent. A new computer model could help researchers better predict side effects caused by drugs used to treat cancer and other diseases. Why old scientific musings may be worth a quarter of a million dollars.

How a new process could boost the production of a substance commonly used in perfumes. A Nobel-Prize winning technology could help expand the use of plant essential oils in fragrances and sunscreens. How scientists are working to preserve the beauty of an artistic genius.

How simple changes in water filtration could benefit us all. Why a common water-borne digestive ailment may be on the rise. How scientists are itching to try out a rash treatment.

How a new, single-dose drug could simplify treatment of malaria. Why emerging drug treatments could obliterate a rare, but potentially deadly parasitic disease. Scientists discover yet another reason why alcohol and prescription drugs are a bad combination.

A new process could puff up the dietary potency of certain cereals. How a recent discovery could give people with celiac disease more choices in the cereal aisle. Scientists discover a new way to take the bite out of tooth sensitivity.